Peter Skoronski will in all likelihood hear his name called on Thursday as a first-round pick in the NFL draft. He will be carrying not only his name, but also the legacy of his grandfather, Bob Skoronski.
Bob Skoronski played tackle for nine seasons with the Green Bay Packers under Vince Lombardi and was an offensive captain as the team won three straight championships. He was also an Air Force veteran who missed two seasons to serve his country.
Before the draft, Peter, an offensive tackle from Northwestern, visited Whiteman Air Force Base outside of Kansas City with Texas running back and fellow top NFL draft prospect Bijan Robinson to chat with the military members there and thank them for their service.